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Isolated – Short Film Review
Live from tier 3 and shot in an empty theatre, we are invited to a comedy show. Like the current world situation, it feels apocalyptic to laugh at what’s being said, and see a dark, empty theatre looking back. On stage performing is comedian Lewis Costello. He’s performed around the world as well as opened…
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Director Sonia K. Hadad Discusses Exam
Exam is an Iranian film following the day of a schoolgirl who has an important exam to sit. However, when she’s given a small package of drugs to deliver, her whole day changes. The whole short had me on the edge of my seat, not knowing if things were going to go right or terribly…
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Hillbilly Elegy
Anna and James review Hillbilly Elegy. Listen on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen RadioPublic Listen on our Podcast Page
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Director Sophia Banks Talks Proxy
In a world where people hire ‘Proxys’ – trained humans who stand-in for a lost loved one, Victoria tries to navigate the life of being one of the highest in demand proxies in the city while struggling with her own demons. I thought this short was really interesting how it dived into a time not…
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Glitches – Short Film Review
Glitches is a dramatic short written and directed by Annie Chen. When a down-on-his-luck lawyer meets a mysterious woman whilst waiting for their delayed flight, he becomes torn on what he should do when she tells him an awful truth. After spending months in lockdown, it’s fun to go on this films journey at the…
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The Best TV Shows, Music & Films Of 2020
Anna and James discuss their favourite films, music and TV shows of 2020. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on RadioPublic Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on YouTube
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Close-Up: An Interview With Eva Lanska
Close-Up Culture chats to Eva Lanska, a filmmaker who won’t only let that define what she’s capable of. You seem like such an incredibly talented women, really pushing yourself to get involved with everything you love and inspiring conversation through it. You’ve written, released music, made films, and so much more, I’d love to know where…
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Director Molly Manning Walker Talks “Good Thanks, You?”
Molly Manning Walker, director of short film “Good Thanks, You?” chats with us about her short, the meaning behind it, and what she hopes to achieve through it. After seeing “Good Thanks, You?” as part of the BFI London Film Festival this year, I was struck with how brilliantly it opened up the topic of…
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The Sea – Short Film Review
The Sea aims to raise awareness of dementia and its impact on those living with it. Starring Anna Friel and Russell Tovey, this film has paired with Alzheimer’s Research UK, a charity that hopes to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. Set where the title suggests, the location for…
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Make Your Fantasy Christmas Movie
Anna and James create their own fantasy Christmas movies and a TV special. Listen to their picks on this week’s podcast and use the graphics below to make your own. Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes Listen on RadioPublic Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on YouTube
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